Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9:00 am | Arrival/Intro | Arrival/Intro | Arrival/Intro | Arrival/Intro | Arrival/Intro |
9:15 am | Fishing Experience Level Evaluation | Fishing Prep | Fishing Prep | Fishing Prep | Mini Fishing Tournament |
9:30 am | Fishing off the Pier | Fishing off the Pier | Fishing off the Pier | Fishing off the Pier | Mini Fishing Tournament |
10:30 am | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack | Snack |
12:30 pm* | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
1:00 pm | Activity in the Shade | Activity in the Shade | Activity in the Shade | Activity in the Shade | Activity in the Shade |
2:00 pm | Fishing Skillbuilder | Fishing Skillbuilder | Fishing Skillbuilder | Fishing Skillbuilder | Fishing Skillbuilder |
3:00 pm | Dismissal | Dismissal | Dismissal | Dismissal | Dismissal |
*Lunch will be included for free for all Full Day Campers
**Older/more experienced campers will have a modified schedule that involves more fishing in deeper locations off the pier
Examples of Weekly Fishing Skillbuilders
- How to properly set up and rig fishing rods
- Techniques to improve your casting
- How to properly throw a casting net
- How to make 2-3 of the best fishing knots
- Best ways to remove fish from a hook to minimize potential damage
- Techniques for reeling in your fish and tips on how to set a hook
- How to properly place your bait on a hook
- Proper way to fillet a fish
Examples of Weekly Activities in the Shade
- Explanations of different types of fishing bait and where/when to use them
- Fish Dissection/Anatomy Discussion
- Invasive species discussion/presentation
- Basic explanation about marine conservation/examples
- About local fishing rules and regulations in Florida
- Discussion about boating and fishing safety
- Discussion on what to keep in your tackle box and how to use the items
- Fish/ocean related arts and crafts
- Discussion and presentation on local fish living off of our beaches
- Discussion on the importance of protecting your skin while fishing and staying hydrated
- Discussion about different local marine and freshwater ecosystems in our area
- Presentation on multiple great fishing spots in South Florida
Friday Mini-Fishing Tournaments: Each and every Friday the campers will get to test their skills by competing for a variety of prizes in multiple categories for most fish caught, most caught of a different species, the smallest fish caught, etc.